About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 14
The Team: Our Application and Infrastructure Security team at S&P Global is responsible for driving the security strategy, implementing robust platform security controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. As a member of our team, you will provide strategic insights, lead security initiatives, and collaborate with business unit leaders and engineering teams to safeguard the integrity of our applications and infrastructure. Join us and contribute to our mission of protecting our products, applications, and services from potential threats.
Responsibilities and Impact: The Head of Security Architecture and Engineering will build and manage our Security Architecture & Engineering workstream and ensure fit-for-purpose enterprise security solutions are designed and implemented. These enterprise security services will protect our most important assets – our customers and our intellectual property - whilst ensuring that our network, infrastructure systems, applications, products and information are securely monitored and protected.
- Leading a regional team of security architecture experts, providing a supportive environment that attracts and retains talent.
- Proactively providing security leadership and guidance to business divisions, projects, and 3rd parties.
- Developing and leading the implementation of security blueprints, which will be adopted for the design, build, and maintenance of products, connected platforms and devices, IT infrastructure, and IT applications.
- Implementing security best practices on cyber elements of business and IT-led initiatives.
- Leading security engineering operations to industrialize world-class security solutions, ensuring cyber protection is continually reviewed and improved to reflect emerging new threats.
- Leading the creation of solution designs that underpin our broad-ranging global cyber security transformation program – ensuring world-class solutions are effectively designed and implemented.
- Managing vendor and supplier commercial relationships, continuously exploring and implementing cost-effective measures to optimize security investment (technology & support model).
- Cultivating core relationships between internal stakeholders and external partners and other third-party entities.
- Working with Information Security leadership to contribute effectively to our Cyber Security Governance Framework.
- Identifying opportunities to automate repetitive security tasks and processes, reducing manual intervention and improving response times.
- Driving continuous improvement of automated security processes and tools, leveraging feedback and metrics for optimization.
Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $152,600 to $250,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.
What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications:Extensive experience: The candidate should have a strong background in security architecture and engineering, with several years of experience in designing and implementing security solutions. They should have a deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in cybersecurity.
Leadership skills: The candidate should have proven leadership abilities, including experience managing and leading a global team of security professionals. They should be able to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, and effectively collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
Technical expertise: The candidate should have comprehensive knowledge of security technologies, tools, and frameworks. They should be proficient in areas such as security architecture, network security, cloud security, and application security.
Strategic thinking: The candidate should possess strategic thinking skills and be able to develop and implement security blueprints and solutions that align with the organization's goals and objectives. They should have the ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation in security processes.
Communication and stakeholder management: The candidate should have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. They should be able to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and cultivate relationships with internal and external partners.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity.
Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
What’s In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
Job ID: 302645
Posted On: 2024-07-09
Location: New York, New York, United States
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